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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

FYI: Eastern’s summer camps schedule and COVID-19 protocols

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2021

Summer camps will take place on Eastern’s campus this year after they had to take 2020 off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, campers will be required to follow campus safety guidelines and...

Tadz Mhonde, a recent graduate, walks across campus on Thursday afternoon. Mhonde said he was taking a moment to walk around campus before he begins his work as a graduate student in the fall. He said he was excited to graduate and that it felt "freeing."

FYI: Virtual and in-person tours available for new students

Staff Report May 20, 2021

Students who will be starting classes at Eastern this fall have a variety of opportunities to visit campus this summer and complete orientation. The Office of Admissions has made adjustments such as...

City Council approves funds for street maintenance

Theo Edwards, Staff Writer May 19, 2021

The Charleston City Council approved four resolutions during their meeting on Tuesday, two of which were bid awards, an allocation of $543,738 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for maintaining streets and highways...

Tadiwanashe Mhinga, a business analytical major, works on his laptop at the Center for Student Innovation desk in Booth Library Monday afternoon. The CSI desk will be open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.

FYI: Summer hours for administration, activities

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2021

Need to know when you can exercise or eat on campus? Offices and buildings at Eastern have adjusted their hours to a summer schedule. All business offices will be open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m....

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